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July 13, 2015
The Victorian Building Authority has determined that individual construction workers are solely liable for compliance of building works with permits issued to their employer, contractor or builder. The conviction of subcontractor Johnathan Westmoreland over the Swanston Street wall collapse that killed three young people will have ramifications for the entire construction industry, the Building Industry Group (BIG) of unions has warned.
July 13, 2015
AMWU members have been doing all they can to help their union mate Damian Ferguson beat cancer. Damian’s workmates on the Inpex Ichthys Offshore Oil and Gas Project, off the coast of north-west Australia have been taking up a collection to assist with the research and treatment of Damian’s brain tumour, which was diagnosed two years ago. Through the generosity of AMWU and other union members working on the project organised by West Australian Organiser Glenn McLaren, Damian’s workmates have raised over $70,000 to help with his medical expenses.
July 13, 2015
AMWU members win big in this year’s State Budget Victorian members who campaigned relentlessly for local content and local jobs in last year’s State Election are reaping the rewards of their labour, with big project funding announcements in this year’s State Budget that will grow industries and employ thousands of new workers across AMWU industries.
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